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1. If a Sgt. with the 3/1 out of Pendleton was injured in Iraq, then returned to the U.S. for recovery period of, say, one year, what would be his status (medically inactive?) during that year since he couldn't actively serve with his unit? And while he was awaiting his fitness reports, what would be his assignment at base? When he's declared fit for combat, would he get orders to still be with the same unit or be re-assigned within the 3/1 or even re-assigned to another division, etc. in or out of Pendleton?
2. May an older Sgt. who is divorced or single still live in barracks at Pendleton? Or if he chooses to live off base, is he still responsible for clean-up, etc. of a room in barracks as you've indicated in previous answers?
3. If a Marine is in a war zone and receives family emergency leave, does he return to the U.S. on his own dime or does USMC pay? What transport could he use from Iraq? Once at his home near Pendleton, would he check in with someone at camp each day?
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Lynda:
1: Likely he would be assigned to the 'wounded warrior' battalion and remain on active duty. You are always on active duty unless/until discharged, no matter what your medical status may be. He would likely, after being declared fit, be returned to his unit of origin.
2: Depends on the barracks situation. However, if he has a barracks room, he is still responsible for it. Age isn't a factor, BTW, it goes to dependant status and room availability. It's a local command policy.
3: The military pays for a certain part of the leave, but usually the member is responsible for most of it. Once on leave you are typically not required to 'check in' with anyone.
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Jason
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